Family of man who committed murder after escaping from mental health unit say they were 'failed' by NHS trust

Tuesday, 15 April 2025

Family of man who committed murder after escaping from mental health unit say they were 'failed' by NHS trust

The family of a man who committed murder during an escape from a secure mental health unit have told Sky News they were "failed" by the trust that was meant to be caring for him.

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